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Download logoIt is with great sadness that Minister Enoch Godongwana confirms the tragic and untimely passing of Mr Percy Mthimkhulu, who served as his Chief of Staff in the Ministry of Finance since August 2021. Mthimkhulu died peacefully in his sleep. Minister Godongwana offers his condolences, and those of the Ministry and the National Treasury, to the … [Read more...] about South Africa: Minister Enoch Godongwana Express Condolences on Passing of His Chief of Staff, Percy Mthimkhulu

Download logoLast week, the United States and Tanzania launched the five-year USAID Heshimu Bahari (“Respect the Oceans”) project. USAID’s initial $8.4 million investment in the project will enable sustainable co-management and biodiversity conservation of marine resources through active involvement of local communities. The launch event was attended by … [Read more...] about United States (U.S.)-Tanzania Launch Five-Year Project to Strengthen Coastal Biodiversity

Vulnerable groups such as the elderly will now be paid their stipends ahead of civil servants’ monthly pay. President William Ruto said the move will cushion and enhance their sense of belonging in the society. He was speaking on Tuesday during the official opening of the Kenya Social Protection Conference at the Kenya School of Government in Lower Kabete. Under the new … [Read more...] about Kenya: Vulnerable Groups to get Pay Early

Download logoOn International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action today, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya remembers the 19 people, including 14 children, killed by explosive remnants of war in Libya in 2022. This year’s theme, “Mine action cannot wait,” is particularly befitting in the Libyan context. Despite strong efforts from … [Read more...] about United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Statement on International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 2023

Download logoPrincipal Secretary Dr. Josephine Mburu of the Ministry of Health’s State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards has emphasized the importance of coordination and collaboration between the National and County Governments, as well as Development partners for Health in Kenya (DPHK), to ensure the delivery of quality health services to Kenyans. … [Read more...] about Kenya: Principal Secretary calls for Coordination and Collaboration towards Universal Health Coverage